Health Information Technician II - Hybrid: 847 Rogers St Lowell, MA

Hours: 40 hours per week - Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Location: Hybrid working model. Required to work onsite once per week at 847 Rogers St. Lowell, Massachusetts.

Requirements: 2-3 weeks of onsite training required to start.
 

Job Profile Summary 

​This role focuses on activities related to revenue cycle operations such as billing, collections, and payment processing.  In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Health Information Management duties: Responsible for the accuracy, maintenance, security, and confidentiality of patient's health information.  An organizational related support or service (administrative or clerical) role or a role that focuses on support of daily business activities (e.g., technical, clinical, non-clinical) operating in a “hands on” environment.  The majority of time is spent in the delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision.  An experienced level role that requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and may require vocational or technical education.  Works under moderate supervision, problems are typically of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures, and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation. 

Job Overview 

This position is responsible for order distribution, tracking and obtaining signed 485s/POTs, interim orders and face-to-face documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with established policies and procedures.  Responsible for supporting quality assurance audit of the Oasis/HIS and 485s/POTs at the direction of the QA nurse.  Responsible for completion of work flow and processes making up pre-admit compliance activities.  Responsible for communication with clinicians.  Responsible for supporting health information data flow to clinicians and long-term medical records storage.  Responsible for supporting the function of the quality, compliance and risk departments. Also responsible for verifying that the physician is correct on the orders, running reports when needed, coverage for Medical Records when needed. 

Job Description 

Minimum Qualifications: 

1. High School diploma or equivalent. 

2. Two (2) years of office related experience. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Prior experience in a medical office. 

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 

1. Compiles, processes, archives and maintains patient health records in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal and regulatory requirements of the Foundation. 

2. Protects the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained in paper and electronic formats.  

3. Participates in order distribution, tracking, assessing and archiving functions as requested. 

4. Assists in resolution or clarification of missing or unclear documentation by consulting with doctors, clini